Enrollment
619
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
Federal NCES profile for Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015205826
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #109 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies ranks #109 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015205826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 741 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #593, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies compares
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 13.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
How many students attend Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
71.8% of students at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
The largest demographic group at Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies ranks #109 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies a good school?
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.
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